Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-02
FIRST OF JANUARY.
Row TIE Kew YEAH BEGAN IN rms
CITY.
The Reception at the Governors HJuse-
Calling Elsewhere-General
Notes.

Yesterday was exceedingly disagreeable
for New-Year's-day calling, but, neyerthe-
less. The custom was very generally INDUCED
in-no as much so as last year, however,
although last year the inaugural bail took
pace.
The first In the list OF receptions yester.
day was at the Executive mansion.
During the early part OF the reception
The leading artists OF tue Boston Ideal Up
era COMPANY called to wish the Governor
and hi. lovely wife happy New Year. At
the request OF the ladies aud gentlem n
present Mile. DE Lussan sang several
pieces. one OF which, "supposing," was
exceIlently rendered. Mr.. Macdonald then
sang Lies Rsmeaux." Mr.. Blrna6ee
pleased everybody with bis wooden
Leg which always proyokes laughter.
Sir. Karl sang, to ms own accompaniment,
first an Irish song and then Kathleen
Mayoureen." The last song was exquisite
and heartily enjoyed. The rest OF the
singers were accompanied by Mr. Studley,
musical director Of the troupe. Mrs. Bur
nabee, who il charming woman, was with
the Iarty. II was regretted that the mati-
nee kept Mrs. Macdonald Marie stone)
from being present. ,
The reception lasted from / to J.. NJ,
and between these hours the Executive
plrlors were crowded with callers.
Mrs. Lee, who received all with her cha
racteristic grace and dignity, was dressed
in q handsome black velvet en- IRAN, WIN
the entire front beaded. She was assisted
by tie following ladies' Mrs. George Ross,
in black satin and jet Mrs. Philip Hixili,
black satin, Jet, and pale-green satin; Mrs.
Cake Cabcll, in dark-red SIX Mrs. WINE
Alien, white silk and lace, with powdered
hair; Mrs. Peyton Wise, black more J;
Misses Ann ana julia Carter, white
| silk and lace: Miss Agnes Mayo,
pale green silk, white lace trimmings; Miss
Mary Pegram, pink silk and tulle; Miss
Frances scott, pink silk and tlIlle, win
| ostrich feathers; Miss Kemp, oil New YORK,
an exquisite gown OF blue fancy broeade,
bodice Of blue silk, covered with white
lace; Miss Silvey cousin OF Governor Leel
lavender satin, covered with lavender fulle;
Miss Otey Cullen. lovely pale blue silk,
blue tulle and waist OF blue velvet: Miss
SalIle Anderson, white silk and .ulle, with
white roses; Miss Fannie Ross, with pow
de! ed hair, wearing blue silk, with white
lace and blue forget-me-nots.
All the Young ladies wore in their hair
ponlpons OF colcrs matching their gowns.
UNITED VETERANS.
The United Veterans, an organization
composed of Confederate and Union sol
diefs, held a reception at their hall yester.
day. They extended an invitation TO all
soldiers OF both armies to be present, and
there was goodly crowd in attendance.
Wine. song, and edibles were plentiful,
and afforded all enjoyment. 1t was the
grandtst rctinion that was ever held be-
tween an organization OF both armies.
Young en- and old men representing both
armies were present, but the COnfederates
were there in overwhelming numbers"
and. OF course. carried the day. The eX-
ercises were commenced by an opening ode
entitled America, after which speech and
song was induced in. Captain Joseph b..
Mckenney, Carter Thompson, ESD, Cap
tain c. 4. BohannaD, james L. Wood,
Esq, and others contributed 10 the days
entertainment
ST. JAMES.
New-Year's day was celebrated at the st.
James Hotel by grand dinner spread by
| the proprietor, Major G.. p. Bigger, Tor his
gucsts and a number OF invited friends.
| The bill OF fare was printed in fine style,
ard the dishes 1t announced Wer G. OF the
raresl delicacies Of The season, cooked with
| great skill.
THE STEAMER ROANOKE.
Among the New-Year's greetings re-
ceived by the Dispatch not one was more
welcome than the following. which came
by telegraph: West Point, w., Janu-
afy L. Dispatch: The Roanoke wishes all
it, friends happy new year,
MISS THAw's GERMAN AND RECEPTION.
Miss Mary Thaw gave her pupils New
Years german and reception at Monticello
Hall Yesterday. Most Of the scholars were
in evening dress, and large number OF
their iIiends were in attendance. The Oc
casion was a pleasant one, and the prof.
cheney Of the scholars showed TO good adj
! vantage.